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The Credit Union Development Association (CUDA) and the DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship have launched a new ‘Directors and Supervisors Development Programme” for Credit Unions
4 June 2010
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The new programme is specifically designed to help Credit Union Directors and Supervisors gain a better understanding of their statutory obligations and provide them with the necessary skills to lead the Irish Credit Union movement into the future.
The programme, delivered and certified by DCU Ryan Academy, will be run over a two month period with each participant required to attend 5 full days of classes and to work on specific assignments and project work in between sessions. It includes modules on subjects such as: risk management, key leadership skills, managing people and compliance.
Kevin Johnson, CEO of the CUDA spoke at the launch, “The launch of this development programme is in line with recent comments from the Registrar of Credit Unions, in which he signaled the need for a heightened focus on standards and corporate governance. This new initiative will help Directors and Supervisors of Credit Unions in Ireland to better understand exactly what is required of and expected from them in their role. The various facets of the course will allow these volunteers, who already commit so much of their time and energy to the movement, to greater develop and harness their skills for the benefit of members and the Credit Union movement as a whole”.
“The Ryan Academy was delighted with the opportunity to work with CUDA on the development of this timely and insightful programme. We are committed to working with working with clients in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors,” said Ann Horan, CEO of the Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship. “The Academy can design specific programmes that fit the particular needs of any organisation, using national and international faculty”
Notes to the Editor
About the Credit Union Development Agency
CUDA is a progressive representative and development association working on behalf of member-owned, member-directed and professionally managed Credit Unions in Ireland, and is formally recognised by the Central Bank and Financial Regulator. CUDA acts as a catalyst for the growth, development and expansion of progressive Credit Unions.
About the Ryan Academy
The DCU Ryan Academy is a partnership between Dublin City University and the family of the late Tony Ryan (Ryanair). The Academy exists to promote entrepreneurship and innovation and to use our iconic building in Citywest as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurs and researchers to develop ideas, learn new skills and network.
The Academy believes that specific areas of the economy, in particular the high technology, social economy and green technologies, will play a key role in Ireland’s economic recovery and we are committed to providing leadership and support to these and other key sectors. The Ryan Academy works with individual clients to develop educational programmes that fit their needs, as well as working with corporates, State agencies, start-ups and individual entrepreneurs.
For further information please contact:
Ann Horan at the Ryan Academy: ann.horan@ryanacademy.dcu.ie
Gordon McConnell at the Ryan Academy: Tel: 086 8330536